Summary The purpose of the Child Development Center (CDC) Assistant Director position is to support the CDC Director in daily program business and operations by providing a targeted emphasis on facility and fiscal responsibilities. The CDC Assistant Director provides oversight and accountability of assigned staff during all hours of program operation. This includes providing oversight of operational and fiscal requirements and supporting emerging requirements as needed. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Conducts annual performance reviews of staff. Participates in section staffing decisions. Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions. Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary. Supports Commander, Navy Installations Command's (CNIC) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy. Prepares budget and provides justification for approval. Analyzes monthly budget reports and makes programmatic adjustment to meet financial goals. Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds. Purchases supplies and equipment for program operations. Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition. Ensures facility and grounds are well maintained in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards. Provides oversight and accountability for documentation of facility maintenance work requests. Coordinates with inspection teams to support local facilities inspections and cooperates with unannounced high-headquarters inspections. Uses the Inspection Management System (IMS) to track and document local inspections, mitigate issues and complete local inspection. Routinely inspects assets, to include vehicles and takes steps to ensure ongoing maintenance is scheduled and completed. Oversees kitchen and food service operations to ensure safe handling processes and functioning equipment in accordance with fire, safety, and health standards. Assists with the development and supervision of a developmentally appropriate CDC program. Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children. Assists in interpreting and applying child development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment. Assists with development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation. Provides collection and maintenance of up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes. Gives input into the development of CDC standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs. Assists with establishing and implementing combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB). Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks and assists with the distribution of these handbooks. Ensures effective space utilization is maximized by providing oversight and technical assistance to the person responsible for maintaining the waitlist via militarychildcare.com. Provides training and technical skills to incoming support professionals, as well as, coordinating annual training requirements and professional development opportunities. Serves as the Manager on Duty, assuming the responsibilities and duties of the center Director in their absence. Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services. Supervises mixed support staff based on authorized positions typically comprised of administrative, food program, and facilities positions. Initiates and implements personnel actions and supports the CDC Director in order to assure quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers. Supports and carries out all established Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and communicates support of these policies. Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and rates employees' performance. Coordinates with Training and Curriculum Specialists and confirms intended learning outcomes are applied and reassessed as applicable. Resolves complaints related to personnel and makes recommendations to the Director for corrective action as necessary. Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel. Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers, and/or employees. Assists in establishing a program environment, which sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults. Ensures implementation and support of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards. Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains compliance with standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications A qualified applicant must posess: Two years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth and Masters degree as appropriate OR Two years of specialized experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade A qualified should also possess: Knowledge of operational management analysis, personnel development, APF and NAF funding and oversight in relation to Child and Youth Programs. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Knowledge of child development principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect. Knowledge of leading a team and understanding motivation and learning styles of individuals and groups in a CYP environment. Skill in strategic planning, organizing, and coordinating facility improvements. Skill to use standard office equipment and systems (e.g., Microsoft Software, Child and Youth Management System, or similar automated system). Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred. Ability to navigate militarychildcare.com functions to analyze and improve space utilization Ability to maintain records and reports. Ability to analyze data, present ideas and proposals to various audiences. Ability to safeguard and account for monies and equipment. Ability to supervise others. Ability to select, train, and supervise operations, custodial and facilities maintenance, and food program staff. Ability to develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs. Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. Ability to identify and respond to emergencies including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing in order to communicate with CYP team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations. Possesses strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults. Education A Master's degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree in Child Development, or related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development or other degrees as appropriate AND 2 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth. OR Two years of specialized experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to be filled. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test. All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05. Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.
